Powerful payroll software in Xero

More about payroll

Manage workplace pensions automatically

When you enable automatic enrolment and re-enrolment in Xero, eligible employees are enrolled in your workplace pension, and contributions are deducted from their pay. Xero sends data directly to Nest or The People’s Pension, or lets you submit a file to another provider.

Learn more about automating workplace pensions

Keep track of employee leave

Employee leave balances are automatically adjusted when a leave request is submitted and approved. Xero payroll software comes with all the standard types of leave set up – plus you can set up rostered days off and time in lieu.

See how to enter leave entitlements

Track hours with built-in timesheets

Once employee hours are entered into timesheets, pay is automatically calculated. Time that’s entered on project tasks also flows into payroll timesheets.

See how to add an employee timesheet

Enable employees to self serve with Xero Me

Give access to your employees to view payslips, request leave, or submit timesheets in the payroll app.

Learn more about Xero Me

Run payroll reports for in-depth insights

View a wide range of payroll reports to get valuable information on payroll activity, transactions, remuneration and pension contributions.

See the full list of Xero's payroll reports

How Xero Payroll pricing works

Add Xero Payroll to your Xero subscription for £5 a month for up to 5 payroll employees, then £1 for each additional employee per month. Until 31 March 2022, you can sign up to try Xero Payroll free for three months after which the standard charges apply.

See the Xero pricing plans